Billionaire Amazon Founder and Former Broadcast Journalist Set to Celebrate Nuptials in Winter Wonderland-Style Ceremony
Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, is set to marry his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, next weekend in a spectacular $600 million wedding in Aspen, Colorado, according to a new report. The highly anticipated ceremony, which will take place on Saturday, promises to be an extravagant affair, with festive decor, twinkling lights, and a winter wonderland theme, bringing a touch of holiday magic to the picturesque mountain town.
The couple, who announced their engagement in May 2023, are expected to celebrate their nuptials in style, surrounded by friends, family, and a host of A-list celebrities. The wedding follows a lavish engagement celebration earlier this year, where Bezos and Sanchez were joined by notable figures such as Bill Gates, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Queen Rania of Jordan. The star-studded event took place in the stunning coastal town of Positano, Italy, and set the tone for what promises to be another extraordinary celebration in the couple’s journey.
In the days leading up to their wedding, the couple reportedly celebrated their impending nuptials at Matsuhisa, a high-end sushi restaurant in Aspen that they booked for a private dinner on Thursday and Friday, as detailed by the Daily Mail. Guests will be treated to the luxurious setting of the renowned eatery, further setting the stage for a weekend of opulence.
A long-running romance
Bezos, 60, and Sanchez, 53, have been together since 2018, and the couple’s relationship has been widely followed by the media since it went public in early 2019, shortly after Bezos’s divorce from his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. The pair’s engagement was first rumored in 2019 when Sanchez was seen wearing a striking heart-shaped ring that set tongues wagging about a potential proposal.
Sanchez, a former broadcast journalist, was previously married to Hollywood talent mogul Patrick Whitesell, with whom she shares two children, Ella, 16, and Evan, 18. The bride-to-be also has a 23-year-old son, Nikko, from her previous relationship with former NFL star Tony Gonzalez.
Bezos, who shares three children with MacKenzie Scott, his ex-wife, and philanthropist, has been open about his relationship with Sanchez, who has been by his side through many milestones, including his departure from Amazon’s day-to-day operations and his ambitious space exploration venture, Blue Origin.
The proposal
The couple’s engagement was a high-profile affair, with Bezos proposing aboard his $500 million mega-yacht last year. The billionaire popped the question with a stunning cushion-cut pink diamond ring, valued at an estimated $2.5 million, further cementing the lavish nature of their upcoming wedding celebrations.
While the couple’s representatives have not yet commented on the details of the wedding date, it is clear that the upcoming Aspen ceremony will be one of the most talked-about events of the year.
As the countdown to their winter wedding begins, all eyes are on the couple to see how they will celebrate this major milestone in their relationship—one that has already captivated the public’s attention for years.